HAILLIE SUMNEY

Haillie Sumney, also known as Ghana Goddess, is a Canadian-born, California-raised, award-winning  Ghanaian actress, brand influencer, TV personality, and philanthropist. A graduate of Riverside University, California, Haillie also studied Nursing at the Summit Career College. She has also worked as a nurse at the Riverside Hospital and a few healthcare agencies in the United States of America. Due to her passion for TV and the entertainment industry, Haillie pursued acting in Africa making her debut in the series “Heels and Sneakers.” Her performance in the series led to her starring in more projects including “Real Lagos Fake Life,” “A Way Back Home” on Netflix, and “Kintampo” on African Magic. Sumney further launched her TV hosting career with an entertainment news and health tip show on Ghana’s largest music and entertainment TV station, 4syte TV.

Over the years, she has graced the Nollywood, Ghallywood, and Hollywood screens, featuring in movies across popular streaming platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, YouTube and Iroko TV. Additionally, she was the red carpet host for the 2018 BET Awards in Hollywood, USA.

Behind the cameras, Haillie works in real estate as well as the oil and gas industry.

As the founder of the Haillie Sumney Foundation, she has carried out several philanthropic activities across communities in the Greater Accra region, Central region, Eastern region, and more. Examples are Covid relief donations, medical screenings, eye checks, prescription eyeglass giveaways, donations to widows and children, among others. She has also collaborated with her parents to build schools and carry out entrepreneurial skills development workshops.